Sacramento, California--(Newsfile Corp. - December 22, 2021) - Vibe Growth Corporation (CSE: VIBE) (OTCQX: VIBEF) (the "Company" or "Vibe"), a vertically integrated California cannabis enterprise, is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement financing (see news release dated December 14, 2021) to an existing strategic subscriber to raise proceeds of C$3,520,000 from the sale of 8,800,00 common shares ("Shares") of the Company at C$0.40 per common share (the "Financing"). No underwriting fees were incurred in this placement.
The net proceeds of the Financing will be used to cost-effectively accelerate the Company's current 65,000 square foot Monterey County Phase 1 cultivation build-out and for general working capital purposes. Phase 1 of Vibe's Monterey County premium cultivation operations is anticipated to open debt-free early in the third quarter of 2022, is actively under development, and will complement Vibe's cultivation assets in Sacramento (indoor) and Crescent City (greenhouses).
All Shares issued under the Financing are subject to a four-month and one-day statutory hold period expiring on April 23, 2022.
The Company also announces that it has granted options to purchase 4,625,000 common shares to directors, officers, employees, and consultants. The current incentive and employee retention options are exercisable at C$0.36 per share and expire in four years. The stock options are a normal-course grant that comprises part of the Company's long-term incentive and employee retention program. All options were granted in accordance with Vibe's Equity Incentive Plan adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company, and approved by shareholders on June 24, 2020. A copy of the plan is available under the company's SEDAR profile.
About Vibe Growth Corporation
Vibe Growth Corporation and its cannabis retail brand, Vibe By California, is a trusted, vertically integrated cannabis enterprise with retail dispensaries; cannabis greenhouse cultivation; premium indoor cultivation; commercial cannabis distribution; brand sales and marketing; e-commerce platform; home delivery; and Hype Cannabis Co. marijuana and Vibe CBD (cannabidiol) products. Vibe is focused on maximizing shareholder value through accelerating organic growth, opportunistic acquisitions, distressed workouts, and new license applications. The Company operates retail and e-commerce under its iconic Vibe By California brand.
To learn more about Vibe, please visit: www.vibebycalifornia.com.
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This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any Vibe securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or any State securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable State securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available. Not for distribution to U.S. Newswire Services or for dissemination in the United States. Any failure to comply with this restriction may constitute a violation of U.S. securities laws.
Unlike in Canada which has Federal legislation uniformly governing the cultivation, distribution, sale and possession of medical cannabis under the Cannabis Act (Federal), readers are cautioned that in the U.S., cannabis is largely regulated at the State level. To the knowledge of Vibe Growth Corporation, there are to date a total of 35 states, plus the District of Columbia, that have legalized cannabis in some form. Notwithstanding the permissive regulatory environment of medical cannabis at the State level, cannabis continues to be categorized as a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act in the U.S. and as such, cannabis-related practices or activities, including without limitation, the manufacture, importation, possession, use or distribution of cannabis are illegal under U.S. Federal law. Strict compliance with State laws with respect to cannabis will neither absolve Vibe Growth Corporation of liability under the U.S. Federal law nor will it provide a defense to any Federal proceeding, which may be brought against Vibe Growth Corporation Any such proceedings brought against Vibe Growth Corporation may adversely affect its operations and financial performance.
Company Contact
Bill Mitoulas
Investor Relations
Phone: +1 416.479.9547
Email: ir@vibebycalifornia.com
Website: www.vibebycalifornia.com
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